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Stained glass
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Stained glass refers to coloured glass as a material or art and architectural works created from it. Although it is traditionally made in flat panels and used as windows, the creations of modern stain
The north rose window of the Chartres Cathedral (Chartres, France), donated by Blanche of Castile. It represents the Virgin Mary, surrounded by Biblical kings and prophets. Below is St Anne, mother of the Virgin, with four righteous leaders. The window includes the arms of France and Castile.
The north rose window of the Chartres Cathedral (Chartres, France), donated by Blanche of Castile. It represents the Virgin Mary, surrounded by Biblic
Grisaille stained glass (15th century)
Grisaille stained glass (15th century)
This panel of a window from a parish church in Le Mesnil-Villeman uses "silver stain" in an already masterly fashion and is in its inscription dated t
This panel of a window from a parish church in Le Mesnil-Villeman uses "silver stain" in an already masterly fashion and is in its inscription dated to the year 1313, making it the earliest dated window using this technique.
Renaissance roundel using only black or brown glass paint, and silver stain. The bishop-saint Lambrecht of Maastricht stands in an extensive landscape
Renaissance roundel using only black or brown glass paint, and silver stain. The bishop-saint Lambrecht of Maastricht stands in an extensive landscape, 1510–20. Diameter 8+3⁄4 in (22 cm). Designed to be placed low, close to the viewer.
Chartres Cathedral
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Chartres Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Chartres, France, about 80 km southwest of Paris, and is the seat of the Bishop of Chartres. Dedicated in honour of the Virgin Mary, it was mostly constru
Stained glass
…blue glass was made by adding cobalt blue, which at a concentration of 0.025% to 0.1% in soda-lime glass achieves the brilliant blue characteristic of Chartres Cathedral. The addition of sulphur to boron-rich borosilicate glasses imparts a blue colour…
Chartres JBU01
Chartres JBU01
Chartres Cathédrale 08
Chartres Cathédrale 08
Chartres Cathédrale Notre Dame de Chartres Innen Chor 4
Chartres Cathédrale Notre Dame de Chartres Innen Chor 4
Cenral tympanum Chartres
Cenral tympanum Chartres